LA GRAN PARADA DOMINICANA
7503 NW 32 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33147
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-48-4High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed chlorine sanitizer not approved for food contact surfaces used as a sanitizer solution.
03D-05-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Observed white rice (52°F – Cooling overnight) located inside reach in cooler located in kitchen area in front of prep counter. As per food employee white rice was prepared at 12pm yesterday and placed into reach in cooler at the end of the night, checked temperature at 9:30am this morning and temperature still above 41°F, employee discarded.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach on shelves above three compartment sink and observed approximately 2 live roaches on shelves above prep counter near reach in cooler in kitchen area.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20-30 hard and dried rodent droppings on the top and bottom portions of a prep counter near back exit door of kitchen area where kitchen equipment and kitchen utensils are kept. Observed approximately 10 hard and dried rodent droppings on top of wooden shelving above back prep counter near exit door of kitchen area where various food seasonings are kept. Observed approximately 20 hard and dried rodent droppings on plates and pans under prep counter in front of stove area in kitchen area. Observed approximately 10 hard and dried rodent droppings on top of cutting board and near kitchen equipment next to stove area of kitchen . Observed approximately 30 hard and dried rodent droppings on shelving near cup lids and other single service items in back dry storage area of the restaurant.
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (52°F – Cooling overnight) located inside reach in cooler located in kitchen area in front of prep counter. As per food employee white rice was prepared at 12pm yesterday and placed into reach in cooler at the end of the night, checked temperature at 9:30am this morning and temperature still above 41°F, employee discarded.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of oven cleaner stored on same shelving with food seasoning containers, located at back kitchen area.
Intermediate 3
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed a container and utensils stored inside handwash sink at the time of inspection.
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. None provided at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel observed inside women's restroom used by food employees.
Basic 21
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed large portion of ceiling heavily damaged and missing with exposed studs/joists/rafters present above reach in coolers used to store drink beverages, raw eggs and produce, as well as, shelving used to store single service items for customer usage.
32-12-4Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No lid observed. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink beverage inside a foam cup on top of prep counter with no lid.
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed an employee purse and cell phone on top of prep counter in back kitchen area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at two back exit doors of dry storage area towards back of restaurant, as well as back exit door of kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water stored on the floor of dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment. Observed in back kitchen area.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes all over back kitchen area, as well as in men's restroom.
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed on top of counter in back kitchen area.
33-33-4Basic – Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. Observed a discarded steam table, plates, mop sink and other various items stored outside behind restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
35A-12-4Basic – Mosquitoes breeding in standing water. Observed standing water inside a discarded/unused steam table and bucket stored outside behind restaurant.
27-10-4Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. No hot water valve/hot water observed at mop sink located outside. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-4Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef inside reach in freezer stored in regular grocery bags located at dry storage area. Operator placed raw beef inside food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
35B-04-4Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed hole above heavily damaged ceiling in dry storage area towards back of restaurant.
08A-26-4Basic – Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs over unwashed tomatoes inside reach in cooler located at dry storage area. Instructed operator to remove and store raw eggs on bottom. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in coolers near microwave and next to prep counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen and dry storage area of the restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
36-46-4Basic – Wall and/or ceiling obstructed with exposed utility lines. Utility piping observed above heavily damaged ceiling in dry storage area located towards back of restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on all portions of kitchen walls near cookline, prep counters and reach in cooler.
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelving above prep counters near microwave and in front of stove area not sealed, as well as, a piece of wood above three compartment sink behind dish rack. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:59 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.